""Think of today's world, how we screw these kids up," Brady told editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell. "Every time they mess up, we send them to an easier place to succeed.""
""We've all faced different challenges in life; we've all faced our own adversities," he said. "Look at the hardest things that have ever happened. We look back at those and realize they're the best things that could've happened.""
""They're told they're great; people coddle them; they never have to push beyond their limits. Even some of the best athletes in the world never have to go outside their comfort zone," he said."
Modern parenting often removes children from difficult situations and directs them toward easier paths, which undermines development of perseverance and resilience. When young people are insulated from setbacks, they may avoid competition, discomfort, and the effort needed to improve. Facing adversity during adolescence and young adulthood fosters growth, builds character, and contributes to later success. Encouraging children to grind, compete, and earn positions promotes long-term achievement. Parents who coddle children and shield them from failure risk producing individuals who never learn to push beyond comfort zones, even among naturally talented young athletes.
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